Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Print View)

Naturally sweet no-bake bites packed with banana, oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips for instant energy.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
02 - 1.5 cups rolled oats
03 - 0.5 cup almond butter or peanut butter
04 - 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

05 - 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
07 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Mash the banana in a large bowl until smooth. Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
02 - Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed.
03 - Refrigerate the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up. This step is optional but recommended for easier handling.
04 - Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray.
05 - Transfer balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No oven needed, no baking skills required, just ten minutes and your hands.
  • They taste like an indulgent treat but deliver sustained energy without the crash.
  • One batch lasts the whole week in your fridge, ready whenever you need it.
02 -
  • If your mixture feels too wet after mixing, don't panic, just add a few more oats until it firms up enough to hold a ball shape.
  • Chilling really does matter even though it feels like an extra step, because it changes everything about the texture and how easily they roll.
03 -
  • Slightly overripe bananas with brown spots are your secret weapon, they're sweeter and more flavorful than bright yellow ones.
  • Wet hands are your best friend when rolling, and working quickly keeps the mixture from getting too soft or sticky.
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